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BFT-22 - Strife vs Painjia PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Semen Onopko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Madden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dom Madden has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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260 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Semen Onopko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dom Madden!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Madden misses with a combination
and Onopko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Dom Madden has been cut.
Madden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Onopko avoids the head kick by Madden.
Onopko with a poor takedown
and Madden counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Madden looks at the referee who does nothing so Madden lands a crushing right that sends Onopko to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Madden!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manu Vatuvei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Threeteeth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Threeteeth comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mother kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Manu Vatuvei has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manu Vatuvei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Logan Threeteeth!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Threeteeth darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Threeteeth is controlling the pace.
Threeteeth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vatuvei defending well though.
Vatuvei has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Threeteeth is working away from the top position though.
Threeteeth should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Threeteeth tries to pass to full mount but Vatuvei defends it.
Vatuvei regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Threeteeth sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Threeteeth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vatuvei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Threeteeth is aware though and is defending well.
Vatuvei controlling the position.
Vatuvei keeping moving, preventing Threeteeth from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vatuvei avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Threeteeth trying to control but Vatuvei is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Logan Threeteeth hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Threeteeth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vatuvei napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vatuvei is not content to let Threeteeth control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Threeteeth crashes against the mat.
Vatuvei seems a little lost for a moment, as Threeteeth dominates the positioning.
Vatuvei is trying to control Threeteeth's posture but Threeteeth avoids it.
Vatuvei is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Threeteeth off and has taken his back!
Vatuvei lands a shot to the body.
Vatuvei is looking for the choke from the back position but Threeteeth is controlling his hands well.
Threeteeth wants to control his opponent's hands but Vatuvei gets his hands free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vatuvei's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Threeteeth is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Vatuvei off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Threeteeth looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Threeteeth looks gassed!
Vatuvei tries to keep control of the position but Threeteeth is staying busy.
Vatuvei controls the action.
Vatuvei has the hooks in. Threeteeth is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Threeteeth has eaten all the pies!
Vatuvei is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Threeteeth knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Threeteeth for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vatuvei is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Threeteeth tries to escape but Vatuvei has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Vatuvei lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Threeteeth staying busy and making it hard for Vatuvei to control.
Vatuvei is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Vatuvei dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Threeteeth fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vatuvei sprawls well initially but Threeteeth persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vatuvei is controlling Threeteeth's trapped leg to prevent Threeteeth from advancing to side control.
Vatuvei wants to control but Threeteeth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vatuvei is refusing to be controlled, as Threeteeth sits in half guard.
Vatuvei is trying to maintain the position but Threeteeth is very close to passing his half guard.
Threeteeth trying to control from half guard but Vatuvei is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vatuvei misses with a takedown
so Threeteeth counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Threeteeth is breathing heavily.
Threeteeth stopping the sweep attempt from Vatuvei.
Vatuvei is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Threeteeth defends well.
Vatuvei being controlled here, momentarily.
Threeteeth being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatuvei keeping moving, preventing Threeteeth from controlling successfully.
Vatuvei has control of Threeteeth's left arm, preventing Threeteeth from doing any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Logan Threeteeth wasn't active enough on the ground.
Vatuvei gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Threeteeth counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vatuvei's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Threeteeth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Logan Threeteeth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vatuvei looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Threeteeth wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Vatuvei's closed guard. He's half up but Vatuvei has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Vatuvei pivots and extends the arm, Threeteeth falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Vatuvei! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manu Vatuvei!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Berzins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Berzins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Shields!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Berzins.
It looks like John Shields has been cut.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shields changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berzins tries to avoid it but Shields manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berzins to the ground. Berzins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Berzins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shields.
Michael Berzins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Shields.
Berzins darts in and clinches Shields up against the cage.
Berzins has Shields pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shields manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Berzins tries to circle away but Shields has him pinned against the cage.
Berzins tries to pull guard but Shields won't allow it.
Berzins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shields drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shields tries for a takedown but Berzins manages to get underhooks.
Berzins leaning against his opponent.
Berzins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shields tries to score a body lock takedown but Berzins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shields has Berzins pressed against the cage, preventing Berzins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Berzins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shields avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shields changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Berzins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but Berzins shows good takedown defense.
Shields looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields fails with the takedown
and Berzins counters with a right hand to the body.
Berzins pushes Shields up against the cage in a clinch.
Berzins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Berzins pushes Shields up against the cage in a clinch.
Berzins breaks the clinch.
Berzins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Berzins jumps into guard, dragging Shields to the mat.
Shields won't allow Berzins to sweep him here.
Shields won't allow Berzins to get back to his feet.
Shields thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields is looking to work some ground and pound but Berzins has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shields is controlling him.
Berzins keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Berzins wants to get back to his feet but Shields is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shields drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Berzins dives on top into guard.
Berzins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berzins decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Berzins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields shoots for a takedown but Berzins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shields doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berzins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Berzins takes the fight into the clinch.
Berzins prevents the takedown attempt.
Berzins breaks from the clinch.
Berzins thuds a left hand into Shields's body.
Berzins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shields.
Berzins moves into the clinch.
Come on Berzins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shields looking for a takedown.
Shields drops down looking for an ankle pick but Berzins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shields takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berzins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shields but Shields pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Berzins lands with a shot to the body.
Berzins cracks Shields with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Berzins clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berzins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Shields 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shields shoots and misses
and Berzins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Berzins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Berzins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shields is trying desperately to land a takedown but Berzins is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Shields.
Berzins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shields defends it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berzins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Berzins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Berzins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Shields's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Berzins closes the distance and pushes Shields back into the cage.
Shields drops down looking for an ankle pick but Berzins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Berzins clinches with his opponent.
Shields is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Berzins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Berzins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shields looking for a takedown.
Michael Berzins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Shields.
Berzins tries for a takedown but Shields manages to get underhooks.
Shields tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shields is trying to drag Berzins to the mat but Berzins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Berzins pulls guard effortlessly.
Berzins working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shields lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields stopping the sweep attempt from Berzins.
Berzins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shields trying to control but Berzins is working from the bottom.
Shields is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shields drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shields jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Berzins keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Shields won't allow Berzins to sweep him here.
Berzins controls Shields momentarily but Shields frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Berzins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shields sprawls well. Shields wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berzins gets slowly back to his feet.
Shields walks into a stiff left hand from Berzins.
A lazy left from Berzins finds it's target.
Shields shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Berzins defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzins drives through and clinches with Shields against the cage.
Berzins pulls guard.
Berzins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shields trying to control but Berzins is working from the bottom.
Berzins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shields preventing the sweep.
Shields wants to control from the top but Berzins keeps moving.
Shields looking to sit in guard and control but Berzins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shields trying to keep a closed guard but Berzins is proving a slippery customer.
Berzins wants to stand but Shields is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Berzins decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shields moves forwards but Berzins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Berzins pushes Shields up against the cage in a clinch.
Berzins digs a right hand into Shields's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shields's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Berzins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Shields's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Berzins moves into range and clinches up with Shields.
Shields drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Berzins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Berzins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Berzins lands a right hand.
Shields gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Berzins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shields thows a big elbow that misses.
Berzins keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Shields stopping the sweep attempt from Berzins.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berzins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shields wants to control from the top but Berzins keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields throwing strikes but missing.
Shields cracks Berzins with a solid left hand.
Berzins is looking to stand up but Shields isn't so interested in that idea.
Shields postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shields trying to control but Berzins is working from the bottom.
Shields drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Berzins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shields has Berzins in his guard.
Shields bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berzins's guard.
Berzins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shields trying to control but Berzins is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields won't allow Berzins to sweep him here.
Shields wants to control from the top but Berzins keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Shields in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Berzins trying to control the position.
Shields postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berzins keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
John Shields has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Berzins closes the distance and clinches.
Shields looking for a takedown.
Shields drops down looking for an ankle pick but Berzins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Michael Berzins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Shields.
Berzins moves into range and clinches up with Shields.
John Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berzins is trying to push Shields away but Shields has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shields prevents Berzins from breaking the clinch.
Michael Berzins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berzins looking for a takedown.
Shields tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Berzins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Shields.
Well Berzins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Berzins!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ping xing ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Gothiking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Luis Gothiking enters the cage!
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200 lbs
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222 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ping xing ling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luis Gothiking!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
xing ling shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gothiking manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
xing ling stands up from Gothiking's guard - xing ling perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gothiking fails with the takedown
and xing ling counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gothiking's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gothiking wants to sweep but no luck.
Gothiking has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but xing ling can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
xing ling slips nicely into half guard.
xing ling decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
xing ling is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
xing ling changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gothiking looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
xing ling working the ground and pound.
Gothiking can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gothiking throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
xing ling has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
xing ling lands a big shot that drops Gothiking! Can he finish him?
Gothiking is rocked!
It looks like Luis Gothiking has been cut.
xing ling gets to his feet. Gothiking looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gothiking is still on wobbly legs! Can xing ling finish him?
xing ling is breathing heavily.
xing ling gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
xing ling is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gothiking seems to have recovered his senses.
Gothiking wants a takedown but no success here.
Gothiking jumps guard but xing ling stands there with Gothiking around his waist. Gothiking gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ping xing ling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Gothiking.
xing ling is pressed up against the cage. Gothiking has hold of a leg and is looking to drag xing ling down to the mat. xing ling avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
xing ling moves into the clinch.
Gothiking fails to pull the fight into his guard.
xing ling gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
xing ling knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gothiking on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
xing ling avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gothiking has a closed guard, preventing xing ling from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gothiking is striking from the bottom but xing ling uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Gothiking looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and xing ling pushes past his half guard into mount!
Gothiking is squirming around, avoiding xing ling's attempts to control the action.
Gothiking tries to hold on but xing ling postures up.
Gothiking keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gothiking taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
xing ling controlling the pace for now.
xing ling avoids the attempt from Gothiking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
xing ling breaks from Gothiking's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gothiking is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
xing ling trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gothiking is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gothiking is in a horrible position here. xing ling smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
xing ling is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gothiking can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gothiking is looking to improve his position but xing ling isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gothiking is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gothiking is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
xing ling jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gothiking manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ping xing ling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luis Gothiking's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gothiking keeps the fight on the outside.
xing ling tries to clinch up but Gothiking circles away and keeps his distance.
xing ling throws a series of punches but Gothiking avoids them all with ease.
xing ling closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gothiking quickly recovers to half guard.
Gothiking won't allow xing ling to pass to mount.
Gothiking looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gothiking looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gothiking is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gothiking looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gothiking looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
xing ling takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
xing ling is pressing down on Gothiking's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gothiking is holding on for now.
xing ling missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
xing ling throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gothiking is looking for a sweep. xing ling is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gothiking gets back to full guard.
Gothiking is trying to hold xing ling in close to prevent damage but xing ling has managed to pass into half guard.
xing ling wants to stand up but Gothiking has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gothiking trying to hold on to xing ling's head to control him but xing ling postures up.
Gothiking looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
xing ling is thwarting Gothiking's attempts to control the position.
Gothiking is refusing to be controlled, as xing ling sits in half guard.
Gothiking punching from the bottom.
Gothiking misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ping xing ling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gothiking looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
xing ling looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
xing ling tries to stand and escape but Gothiking is controlling the position.
xing ling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gothiking does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gothiking is trying to maintain the position but xing ling is very close to passing his half guard.
Gothiking gets back to full guard.
xing ling is posturing up here but Gothiking has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! xing ling tries to roll out but it's too tight and xing ling has to tap! Slick submission there by Gothiking!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luis Gothiking!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mois Resende (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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205 lbs
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211 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mois Resende!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Resende tries to clinch up
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Resende tries to clinch
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Resende tries to clinch but Williams moves away
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Resende wants to clinch but Williams slips to the side
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams throws a series of punches but Resende avoids them all with ease.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Resende tries to clinch but Williams moves away
and Williams counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Williams closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Resende quickly recovers to half guard.
Williams is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Resende!
Williams working away from the top, dropping strikes.
It looks like Mois Resende has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams loads up with a big shot that hurts Resende! He's pulled Williams in close but Williams has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Resende survive? More strikes from Williams and Resende is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shane Williams!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marek Sobieraj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobieraj has chosen Condemned 84 - Face the Aggression as his entrance music. Marek Sobieraj told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reggie Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marek Sobieraj!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobieraj lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sobieraj.
Bear gets the takedown into side control.
Bear lands a few punches from side control.
Sobieraj looking for a sweep but Bear has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bear lands a big elbow - Sobieraj is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Sobieraj is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Reggie Bear!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chito Hua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Whitecoat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whitecoat has chosen Seven Nation Army as his entrance music. Chito Hua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chito Hua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Axel Whitecoat!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hua tries to clinch up.
Whitecoat throws a combination. Hua tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Danga de danga de dang - Whitecoat scores with a four punch combination!
Whitecoat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hua's waist but Hua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Whitecoat off to one side.
Whitecoat fails to land with a series of punches.
Hua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whitecoat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Whitecoat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Whitecoat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Whitecoat's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Whitecoat's defenses.
Hua landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whitecoat.
Whitecoat takes a knee to the side of the body.
Whitecoat looks gassed!
Hua is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hua with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Hua to work.
Hua lands a nice knee to the body.
Hua connects with a nasty looking knee right to Whitecoat's face.
It looks like Axel Whitecoat has been cut.
Hua landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Hua.
Knees to the body from Hua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hua stalling.
A knee to the head by Hua.
A knee to the head by Hua.
Hua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hua crunches a lovely knee into Whitecoat's ribcage.
Hua lands a knee to the head.
Hua working Whitecoat over with knees to the body.
Hua scores a nice knee to the body.
Hua putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Whitecoat in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Whitecoat is trying to force a seperation but Hua has the dominant position.
Hua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Whitecoat is trying to break the clinch but Hua is controlling him.
Hua with a knee to the head.
Hua lands a nice knee to the body.
Hua lands a good knee to the midsection. Whitecoat won't want to take too many of those.
Whitecoat tries to break the clinch but Hua is controlling the position.
Hua scores with a knee to the head.
Whitecoat is trying to drag Hua to the mat but Hua just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hua.
Hua with a knee to the head.
Hua lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat takes an elbow to the temple.
Hua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Whitecoat wants to break free but Hua has control.
Hua is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Whitecoat's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Whitecoat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hua connects with a nasty looking knee right to Whitecoat's face.
Hua gets underhooks to prevent Whitecoat's takedown attempt.
Chito Hua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axel Whitecoat.
Whitecoat letting Hua take a breather here.
Hua keeps control of Whitecoat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hua lands a good knee to the midsection. Whitecoat won't want to take too many of those.
Whitecoat working hard to break the clinch.
Hua landing knees to the body.
Hua connects with a nasty looking knee right to Whitecoat's face.
Hua lands an elbow inside that Whitecoat shrugs off.
Whitecoat has had enough of the clinch but Hua keeps him there for the moment.
Hua connects with a knee to the head.
Whitecoat throws a head punch that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hua.
Hua lands a knee to the head.
Whitecoat tries to break the clinch but Hua is controlling the position.
Whitecoat throws a head punch that misses.
Hua lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat is trying to push Hua away but Hua has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Whitecoat is trying to push Hua away but Hua has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A knee to the head by Hua.
Hua lands a nice knee to the body.
Whitecoat wants to break free but Hua has control.
Hua unloads a knee to the mid-section. Whitecoat lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hua is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Whitecoat is trying to force a seperation but Hua has the dominant position.
Hua landing knees to the head.
Whitecoat digs a right hand underneath Hua's ribcage. Hua let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hua.
Hua connects with a nasty looking knee right to Whitecoat's face.
Whitecoat tries to throw a body punch but Hua avoids it by throwing Whitecoat back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hua.
Whitecoat has had enough of the clinch but Hua keeps him there for the moment.
Hua landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hua lands a nice elbow.
Whitecoat is trying to push Hua away but Hua has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hua landing knees to the body.
Hua putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Whitecoat in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Whitecoat swings wildly with an uppercut but Hua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hua putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Whitecoat in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A knee to the head by Hua.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hua.
Whitecoat wants to break free but Hua has control.
Whitecoat wants to break free but Hua has control.
Whitecoat takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Hua.
Whitecoat wants a takedown.
Hua lands a good knee to the midsection. Whitecoat won't want to take too many of those.
Whitecoat takes a knee right on the jaw!
Whitecoat lands with a right to the head.
Whitecoat takes a knee right on the jaw!
Whitecoat changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hua fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Axel Whitecoat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hua wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hua tries to keep at a distance but Whitecoat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hua is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chito Hua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Axel Whitecoat's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A low kick from Whitecoat misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Hua moves into the clinch.
Hua is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hua lands a nice elbow.
Whitecoat takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hua with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Hua.
Hua lands an elbow inside that Whitecoat shrugs off.
Whitecoat takes an elbow to the temple.
Hua lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Hua.
Hua putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Whitecoat in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chito Hua has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Whitecoat takes a knee to the side of the body.
Whitecoat wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hua landing knees to the body.
Whitecoat is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hua gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Whitecoat takes a knee right on the jaw!
Whitecoat has had enough of the clinch but Hua keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Whitecoat takes a knee right on the jaw!
Whitecoat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hua lands a damaging elbow.
Hua lands a knee to the head.
Hua misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hua trying to land knees to the body.
Whitecoat has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hua is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Whitecoat letting Hua take a breather here.
Hua blocking some punches.
Hua unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Whitecoat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Whitecoat is trying to break the clinch but Hua is controlling him.
Hua landing knees to the head.
Hua unloads a knee to the mid-section. Whitecoat lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hua lands a nice knee to the body.
Hua lands a damaging elbow.
Hua landing knees to the head.
Hua looking to stall.
Whitecoat wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hua connects with a nasty looking knee right to Whitecoat's face.
Whitecoat swings wildly with an uppercut but Hua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hua lands a damaging elbow.
Hua connects with a knee to the head.
Whitecoat is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hua pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chito Hua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axel Whitecoat.
Whitecoat is trying to push Hua away but Hua has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hua lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hua lands a nice elbow.
A knee to the head by Hua.
Hua tries a knee to the head but Whitecoat blocks it.
Whitecoat wants to break free but Hua has control.
Hua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hua with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Whitecoat has had enough of the clinch but Hua keeps him there for the moment.
Hua landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Whitecoat tries to circle away but Hua has him pinned against the cage.
Whitecoat wants to break free but Hua has control.
Hua blocks an uppercut.
Hua scores a nice knee to the body.
Hua with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Whitecoat tries to work over Hua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hua landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hua.
Hua lands a knee to the body.
Hua lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hua obliges.
Whitecoat is trying to break the clinch but Hua has him pressed against the cage.
Hua is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Whitecoat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hua has him pressed against the cage.
Hua connects with a nasty looking knee right to Whitecoat's face.
Whitecoat tries to break the clinch but Hua is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat takes a knee right on the jaw!
Whitecoat takes an elbow to the temple.
Whitecoat wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hua putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Whitecoat in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hua.
Whitecoat managing to block the knees to the body from Hua.
Hua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A frustrated look appears on Whitecoat's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Whitecoat's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Whitecoat misses with a punch on the inside.
Hua landing knees to the head.
Hua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hua lands an elbow just above Whitecoat 's eye.
Whitecoat drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hua gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hua prevents the takedown attempt.
Hua lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hua unloads a knee to the mid-section. Whitecoat lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Whitecoat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hua gets underhooks to prevent Whitecoat's takedown attempt.
Hua unloads a knee to the mid-section. Whitecoat lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Whitecoat struggles to land a body shot inside as Hua controls his hands.
Whitecoat wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hua is trying to stall.
Whitecoat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hua.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hua obliges.
Hua with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Whitecoat takes an elbow to the forehead.
Whitecoat takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hua unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Whitecoat has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hua avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hua.
Hua using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Whitecoat has had enough of the clinch but Hua keeps him there for the moment.
Whitecoat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hua landing knees to the body.
Whitecoat tries to circle away but Hua has him pinned against the cage.
The referee calls for Hua to work.
Hua landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hua unloads a knee to the mid-section. Whitecoat lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Whitecoat misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chito Hua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Axel Whitecoat's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Whitecoat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hua swivels and escapes.
Hua is looking to clinch but Whitecoat is avoiding it.
Whitecoat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hua counters with a head kick. That will keep Whitecoat thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hua shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Whitecoat is trying to defend but Hua finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hua is looking for a kimura here.
Whitecoat is staying active underneath Hua, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whitecoat is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitecoat trying to control here.
Hua is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Whitecoat has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hua is taking a breather. Whitecoat says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Whitecoat is trying to get back to full guard.
Whitecoat trying to hold on to Hua's head to control him but Hua postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Well, if Hua is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hua seems to be working for a kimura but Whitecoat defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hua takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Whitecoat looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hua has his foot on Whitecoat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whitecoat works his way back into a safe position though.
Whitecoat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hua looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Whitecoat has picked Hua up and slammed him! Hua can't keep hold of the triangle and Whitecoat manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Hua's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hua is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Whitecoat asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hua tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hua looking for a sweep but Whitecoat has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hua is looking to get to half guard.
Whitecoat scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Whitecoat lands a nice shot to the head.
Hua is trying to escape the mount.
Hua in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hua is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Whitecoat scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hua?
Axel Whitecoat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat prevents Hua from getting the reversal.
Whitecoat connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hua can't escape the position.
Whitecoat working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Chito Hua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hua keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Whitecoat cracks Hua with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Whitecoat throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hua because Whitecoat loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hua holds of for dear life.
Whitecoat throwing strikes here but Hua is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chito Hua.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hua, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chito Hua!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ren Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ren Duran has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ren Duran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dean Winchester!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester moves into range and clinches up with Duran.
Winchester working hard to break the clinch.
Winchester is trying to break the clinch but Duran is controlling him.
Winchester wants to break free but Duran has control.
Winchester breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Winchester lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Ren Duran has been cut.
Winchester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duran.
Winchester rushes Duran and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Duran tries to pull guard but Winchester won't allow it.
Winchester wants to break the clinch but can't.
Winchester pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Winchester has cracked Duran with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Winchester lands another huge swinging hook and Duran tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Duran, before Winchester can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dean Winchester!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cid Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pauli Painija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strife comes to the cage accompanied by Tool - Ticks and Leeches. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cid Strife!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pauli Painija!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strife takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Strife takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Strife chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Painija can pounce on him.
Strife tries to keep at a distance but Painija has taken the fight into the clinch.
Painija pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Painija avoids the head kick by Strife.
Strife circles away from the clinch attempt.
Painija is looking to clinch.
Painija gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Painija breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Painija throws a body punch but Strife moves out of range.
Painija throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Strife was covering up waiting for the punch and Painija finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Painija stays in close to Strife's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Painija looking to pass the guard.
Strife is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Painija is controlling him.
Strife knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Painija on the ground.
Painija throwing strikes from guard but Strife blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Strife keeping full guard, as Painija tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Painija is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Painija throwing strikes but missing.
Strife preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Strife keeping moving, preventing Painija from controlling successfully.
Painija stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strife swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Painija wants to control from the top but Strife keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Strife wants to get back to his feet but Painija is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Painija is looking to work some ground and pound but Strife has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Painija trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Painija is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Painija throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Painija tries to free his leg and advance position but Strife is retaining full guard.
Painija is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Strife will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Painija landing with the ground and pound.
Painija slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Painija has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Painija working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Painija wants to control but Strife is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pauli Painija dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Painija dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Painija wants to clinch up but Strife keeps it at a distance.
Painija shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Painija seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strife does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Painija moves into full mount! Strife won't be happy about that!
Painija lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strife is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Painija sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Painija lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Painija looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Painija sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Painija landing strikes, looking to finish!
Painija scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Painija sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Painija connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Painija takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Strife is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Painija is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Strife can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Painija lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Strife hang on?
Painija punching from mount but Strife doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Painija controlling from the full mount.
Painija landing strikes from the mount.
Painija looking to finish with strikes here!
Painija with a couple of short strikes.
Painija sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Painija postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Strife looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Painija lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Strife hang on?
The referee warns Strife that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Painija lands a nice shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Painija controlling his opponent.
Strife taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Painija is landing with some decent strikes but Strife is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pauli Painija showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Painija is looking to clinch.
Painija lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Painija throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Painija checks a leg kick.
Painija misses with a hook.
Strife stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strife wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Painija.
Painija darts in and clinches Strife up against the cage.
Painija breaks the clinch.
Strife pivots, looking for a leg kick but Painija is out of range and Strife settles back down.
Painija has Strife up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Painija's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Painija tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strife thows a left - swing and a miss!
Painija swings for the body but Strife moves out of range.
Painija fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strife, pushing him back against the cage.
Strife throws an elbow but it misses.
Painija dodges an elbow strike from Strife.
Painija has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Painija makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Painija lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strife missing with knees to the body.
Painija changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strife fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cid Strife has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pauli Painija.
Strife tries a head kick but it misses.
Painija misses with an uppercut. Strife saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Painija throws a leg kick but Strife sees it coming and moves out of range.
Painija tries to clinch up
and Strife counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Painija is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Painija. Strife does a little dance to reset his feet.
Painija ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Strife throws a head kick that misses.
Painija thuds a left hand into Strife's body.
Painija jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Painija tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strife was well out of range. Poor timing from Painija.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Painija catches Strife with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Painija checks a low kick from Strife.
Strife looks to clinch
and Painija counters with a nice body shot.
Strife throws a looping overhand right but Painija ducks down to avoid it.
Pauli Painija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Painija looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Strife tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Painija manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strife throws a sloppy head kick
and Painija counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Painija looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Strife with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Strife keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Painija wants to control but Strife is keeping him busy.
Painija throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Strife avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Painija.
Strife keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Strife avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Painija.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Painija frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Painija is landing with some decent strikes but Strife is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Painija lands a big shot there that rocks Strife but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pauli Painija really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Strife moves to clinch but Painija breaks away
and Painija counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Painija looks to score with a jab to the body but Strife is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Painija.
Painija throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strife counters with a stiff right hand.
Painija fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strife avoids it really well and circles away.
Painija has taken the fight to the clinch.
Painija is looking to break free of the clinch but Strife has double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Painija.
Painija pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strife swings widly with a right hand
and Strife takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Painija is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Strife rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Painija.
Cid Strife has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pauli Painija.
Painija looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Painija lands a nice hook to Strife's body. Strife takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Painija shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Strife manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Strife wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Painija manages to pass to side control.
Painija is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pauli Painija has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Painija slips a nice elbow through Strife's hands, connecting with Strife's forehead.
Painija thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Painija thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Strife keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Painija thows a huge punch but Strife dodges it nicely.
Painija seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Painija is pressing down on Strife's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strife is holding on for now.
Painija missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Painija is working for a submission of some sort.
Painija thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Painija is nestled in close to Strife, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Painija thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Painija looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Painija stops Strife from getting back to his feet.
Strife on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Painija works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pauli Painija dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Painija, as that shot connected.
Strife tries to close the distance and clinch up but Painija swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strife swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Painija throws a combination. Strife tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Painija throws a body punch but Strife moves out of range.
Painija closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Painija dodges an elbow strike from Strife.
Painija breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strife walks into a stiff left hand from Painija.
Strife lands a leg kick that knocks Painija off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strife throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Painija takes the fight into the clinch.
Painija lands a body punch.
Painija breaks from the clinch.
Painija misses with a takedown attempt - Strife sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Painija blocks a head kick by Strife.
Painija lands with a shot to the body.
Painija fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cid Strife is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Painija does it's job there.
Painija lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strife at a distance.
Cid Strife has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Painija moves in looking to clinch but Strife pushes him off.
Painija misses the shot to the body.
Strife throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Painija misses.
Painija lands with a right hand.
Pauli Painija seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strife loads up on a big right hand but Painija slips the punch.
Painija lands with a right hand.
Painija scores a takedown into full mount!
Painija looking to ground and pound but Strife is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strife wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Painija.
Painija working Strife over with strikes here.
Strife is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Painija landing shots from mount.
Painija tries to control but Strife wriggling away.
The referee warns Strife that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pauli Painija is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strife is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Painija is landing with some decent strikes but Strife is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Painija cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Painija tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Painija looking to control but Strife is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pauli Painija comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Painija has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 44:50
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 44:50
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauli Painija!
Pauli Painija is the new welterweight champion!
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